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M4 RVL

2008 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,590 mi
Last recorded55,590 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 RVL
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 55,590 miles

Oil leaks sump/transfer box.

Fail 6 Aug 2026 55,590 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leaks sump/transfer box.

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 54,363 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 54,306 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 52,929 miles

corrosion to under body area.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,403 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 50,507 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 50,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 48,746 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 148,336 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2012 148,336 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 148,329 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 147,037 miles

osf inner drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 17 Apr 2010 147,029 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

osf inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 10 Apr 2009 145,070 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 143,749 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 143,749 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 75,718 MOT tests across 9,471 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,220
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,248
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,783
fog lamp not working 1,640
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,581
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M4 RVL is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 95,832 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M4 RVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M4 RVL registered?

M4 RVL is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is M4 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 RVL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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